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<p>[QUOTE="Cherd, post: 3025277, member: 24754"]The most important aspect to me when purchasing coins is eye appeal. I enjoy looking at them, but more importantly, I like showing them to people. And, to non-coin people, clearly seeing the original detail of the design presented in an aesthetically pleasing surface is important. The relative rarity, and even value of the coin has no meaning to them. This is why the Liberty Cap and Flowing Hair holes in my 1/2 and Large Cent US type collection will probably never be filled. I could swing some AG/G examples to fill the holes if I really wanted to, but I simply will probably never be in a financial position to purchase coins of the quality that wouldn't look like dingy, lumpy planchets when compared to the rest of my collection.</p><p><br /></p><p>With this in mind, my original purchase decisions were based solely on eye appeal, and with little knowledge about what a coin "should" look like, and why some look the way they do. I know you like pictures! So here are a few examples of my early buys that demonstrate the point:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]752998[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]752999[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>I find these coins to be aesthetically pleasing, I still get them out and look at them every once in a while because all of the original detail is there, the surfaces are appealing, and I don't have to be afraid to touch them. But, the surfaces are obviously not original, which makes them feel less authentic, and therefore, I lack a certain appreciation for them. I do not feel as though I was swindled when buying these coins, although the ebay listings from which I purchased them did not explicitly state the issues. The price points were probably appropriate for what they are.</p><p><br /></p><p>By contrast, here is what I've since replaced the large cent with:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]753000[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>It's in an NGC holder, MS64BN. This coin also has great eye appeal in my opinion, I enjoy looking at it very much. But, there is a certain disconnect with the coin when it is in a holder, like looking at something in a museum that is behind a barrier. Hell, I can't even get a good picture of it behind the plastic! But, I know it's real, and I can feel as confident as possible that it is as original as could be expected. That's the trade off, and I'm cool with that.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I hope I haven't misrepresented my concerns with this potential collection. I do not buy coins with the intention of ever selling them. I buy the coin because I want the coin. With that being said, I'm apprehensive about over-paying for coins, which is why I put so much effort into establishing price points that with which I'm comfortable. And, I'm extreeeemly apprehensive about buying something that is fake. I have a bit of disposable income to spend on my hobby, but it is definitely finite. I'm not in a position to take the occasional hit on something like that, it would artificially inflate the cost of the collection, and simply put the goal outside of my ability to afford it. I'm sure that most of us are probably in this type of situation, and can relate to these sentiments.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Cherd, post: 3025277, member: 24754"]The most important aspect to me when purchasing coins is eye appeal. I enjoy looking at them, but more importantly, I like showing them to people. And, to non-coin people, clearly seeing the original detail of the design presented in an aesthetically pleasing surface is important. The relative rarity, and even value of the coin has no meaning to them. This is why the Liberty Cap and Flowing Hair holes in my 1/2 and Large Cent US type collection will probably never be filled. I could swing some AG/G examples to fill the holes if I really wanted to, but I simply will probably never be in a financial position to purchase coins of the quality that wouldn't look like dingy, lumpy planchets when compared to the rest of my collection. With this in mind, my original purchase decisions were based solely on eye appeal, and with little knowledge about what a coin "should" look like, and why some look the way they do. I know you like pictures! So here are a few examples of my early buys that demonstrate the point: [ATTACH=full]752998[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]752999[/ATTACH] I find these coins to be aesthetically pleasing, I still get them out and look at them every once in a while because all of the original detail is there, the surfaces are appealing, and I don't have to be afraid to touch them. But, the surfaces are obviously not original, which makes them feel less authentic, and therefore, I lack a certain appreciation for them. I do not feel as though I was swindled when buying these coins, although the ebay listings from which I purchased them did not explicitly state the issues. The price points were probably appropriate for what they are. By contrast, here is what I've since replaced the large cent with: [ATTACH=full]753000[/ATTACH] It's in an NGC holder, MS64BN. This coin also has great eye appeal in my opinion, I enjoy looking at it very much. But, there is a certain disconnect with the coin when it is in a holder, like looking at something in a museum that is behind a barrier. Hell, I can't even get a good picture of it behind the plastic! But, I know it's real, and I can feel as confident as possible that it is as original as could be expected. That's the trade off, and I'm cool with that. I hope I haven't misrepresented my concerns with this potential collection. I do not buy coins with the intention of ever selling them. I buy the coin because I want the coin. With that being said, I'm apprehensive about over-paying for coins, which is why I put so much effort into establishing price points that with which I'm comfortable. And, I'm extreeeemly apprehensive about buying something that is fake. I have a bit of disposable income to spend on my hobby, but it is definitely finite. I'm not in a position to take the occasional hit on something like that, it would artificially inflate the cost of the collection, and simply put the goal outside of my ability to afford it. I'm sure that most of us are probably in this type of situation, and can relate to these sentiments.[/QUOTE]
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